The 22 Most Toxic Men From '90s Movies

Growing up, I definitely had the fantasy of dating the "bad boy." You know the one - you meet a guy who's probably trouble, but you hope that through your charm and feminine wiles, you change him for the better. The only problem? That scenario remains a cliche trope for a reason: you can't change the bad boy, and often, said guy grows up to be a truly toxic man. This type of guy is so familiar that he's been glorified in movies again and again — think Warner from Legally Blonde and Edward Cullen from Twilight. And '90s movies? They were full of toxic men.

You might not have understood just how bad these guys were when you first watched the movies, as sometimes, you don't realize that someone is toxic until it's way too late. Other times, though, you recognize that a guy is toxic right away, but no matter how it happens, one thing is for sure: toxic is toxic and it's better to stay away. No era did toxic men better than the 90s, whether it's because of the fashion, the newer technology, or some combination of everything. Whatever the reason, there were toxic men aplenty in '90s movies, and in case you needed a cheat sheet, I've provided a list of the 22 most toxic men from '90s movies. Prepare for some gross throwbacks.

20. Colonel Nathan R. Jessup — A Few Good Men

21. Romeo — Romeo + Juliet

This one may get some haters, but listen, there is nothing romantic about a guy who was in love with a different girl only hours before meeting you. All of his behavior is insanely toxic. Don't mistake his charm for anything other than selfishness.